Topic: Ismail Khan
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Of elections and extremes: Pakistan's Pamela Anderson takes on a mullah
The parliamentary race between pinup-film-star-turned-politician Musarrat Shaheen and a man described as a powerful, Taliban-tied cleric highlights the dual nature of Pakistan.
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Afghanistan's President Karzai names Taliban outreach group
Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai announced the creation of a council that he hopes will successfully convince members of the Taliban to lay down their arms.
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Afghan parliament's rejection of cabinet may delay reforms for months
The Afghan parliament will soon begin a six-week break, then prepare for elections, leaving less-influential acting ministers to govern.
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Pakistani Taliban name another new chief
A council picked Hakimullah Mehsud to head the alliance, two days after another senior figure said he had taken over. The announcements may signal infighting, which in recent weeks has led to bloody clashes.
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Pakistan Army's challenge: holding onto gains against militants
As the government prepares for a major operation in South Waziristan, it's eyeing lessons learned from previous campaigns that were cut short in the face of weak public support.
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With rival's death, Pakistani Taliban leader sheds key threat
Qari Zainuddin, who had been challenging militant chief and fellow tribesman Baitullah Mehsud, was shot dead Tuesday.
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Pakistan puts Taliban leader in crosshairs
As the Army begins attacking South Waziristan, it has targeted hideouts of Baitullah Mehsud. Killing or even dislodging the militant chief could deal a severe blow to the movement, analysts say.
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Pakistan resumes peace talks with Taliban amid heavy offensive
To bolster tenuous progress, the Army must push on to drive the Taliban out of Swat Valley, according to some analysts.
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Pakistani forces move against Taliban
The tenuous peace deal with the militants comes under increasing strain as Taliban take areas closer to Pakistan’s capital.
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Pakistani power struggle flares up
Protesters rallied in several cities after a court banned popular opposition leader Nawaz Sharif from running for office.
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Pakistan accepts Islamic law in Swat Valley
Militants signed a cease-fire with provincial authorities Monday after they agreed to impose sharia.
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Letters to the Editor
Readers write about American progressivism, tension in Pakistan, and The Beatles' music in space.
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Pakistan's Taliban offers truce, Army demurs
Militants in the country's tribal belt seem to be maneuvering for time and space, analysts say.
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New bid to control Pakistan’s tribal belt
US, Pakistan step up efforts to address the militant haven tied to global terror.
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